Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.8 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Botswana imports steel prop and scaffolding from
South Africa alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.8M | 98% |
| Lesotho | $56K | 1.5% |
| China | $13K | 0.3% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Botswana
Exports of steel prop and scaffolding by Botswana reached $1.2 million in 2024 (361 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lesotho (47%), South Africa (36%), Namibia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Lesotho grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $561K | 47% |
| South Africa | $436K | 36% |
| Namibia | $201K | 17% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Lesotho (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Botswana also export steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Botswana exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia. On balance Botswana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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